COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014
THE FRANCIS ROBERTS COMMUNITY CENTER 5:30 PM
AGENDA AND RESOLUTIONS
I. Call to Order - Janice Elkin-- 1. Roll Call
II. Adjourn to Executive Session, if so voted-- III. Return to Public Session - 8:00 PM--
Pledge of Allegiance IV. President's Report - Janice Elkin--
V. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Judith Wilanksy-- VI. Focus on Teaching and Learning--
Proposed New High School Course Offerings 2014 -2015 Presented by Lydia Bellino, Jay Matuk, Judith Wilansky
VII. Audience to Visitors - After identifying themselves, residents may comment on both agenda and non-agenda items--
VIII. Minutes Approval--
1) Minutes of December 10, 2013 - Regular Board Meeting
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2013 Regular Board Meeting.
IX. Recommendations of the Superintendent-- A. Personnel Recommendations--
1. Leaves--
1) Leave of Absence - D. Sposato
That Doris Sposato, Teacher Aide, WS be granted an unpaid leave of absence from her position beginning January 13, 2014 through March 31, 2014.
2. Resignations--
1) Resignation - M. Horemis
That the resignation of Margaret Horemis, Teacher Aide, LH be accepted effective December 20, 2013. (AILH02)
3. Appointments--
1) Appointment - P/T Special Education Teacher, HS - Increased FTE
Name: Denise Engel
Title: P/T Teacher Assistant; P/T Special Education Teacher
Position No: TAHS10
FTE: .60 Teacher Assistant; .40 Teacher
Building: HS
Salary: $12,717.68 as Teacher Assistant ($30,785 prorated )
Step 6D - $23,074.52 as Teacher ($82,409 prorated) pending contract negotiations
Effective Date: December 2, 2013 Additional
Information:
Ms. Engel will continue her probationary appointment as Teacher Assistant effective September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014.
Ms. Engel will also be on a tenure track with a probationary appointment in the tenure area of Special Education effective December 2, 2013 through December 1, 2015.
2) Appointment - Teacher Aide, LH
Name: Jennifer Mugavero
Title: Teacher Aide
Position No: AILH02
FTE: 1.00
Building: LH
Salary: $18,470 ($11,102.19 prorated) Effective Date: January 7, 2014
Additional Information:
3) Appointment - Teacher Aide, Off-Site
Name: Shellie Smallberg
Title: Teacher Aide
Position No: AIDW02
FTE: 1.00
Building: Off-Site
Salary: $18,470 ($11,203.23 prorated) Effective Date: January 6, 2014
Additional Information:
4) Appointment, Teacher Aide, HS
Name: Andrew Cennamo
Title: Teacher Aide
Position No: AIHS05
FTE: 1.00
Building: HS
Salary: $18,470 ($11,203.23 prorated) Effective Date: January 6, 2014
Additional Information:
5) Appointment - Substitute Instructional Personnel
That Sarah Halabicky be added to the list of Substitute Instructional Personnel effective January 6, 2014.
6) Appointment - Substitute Food Service Worker
That Mary Lou LaCamera be added to the list of Substitute Food Service workers at an hourly rate of $12.58 (pending final fingerprint clearance).
7) Appointment - winter II Coaching Assignments
That the following winter II coaching assignments at CSHHS be approved:
2013-2014
POS# ACTIVITY Assignment BASE
22 Wrestling JH A. Servidio $4,622.00
22A Wrestling JH N. Fengler $4,622.00
36B Volleyball JH (B) E. Wildermuth $4,622.00
47 JH Basketball (G) B. Zuk $4,622.00
48 JH Basketball (G) N. Byrnes $4,622.00 48A JH Basketball (G) B. Dougher $4,622.00
*Plus adjustment where applicable
8) Appointment - Permanent Substitute, HS
That Brittany Dougher be appointed Permanent Building Substitute at CSHHS for the remainder of the 2013-14 school year.
9) Appointment - Substitute Instructional Personnel
That Kathleen Ferrara (Nurse) be add to the list of Substitute Instructional Personnel for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.
10) Appointment - Regular Substitute
That Kristin Fierro be appointed full-time HS Mathematics substitute for the period beginning January 13, 2014 with an end date TBD at a daily rate of
$378.09* pending contract negotiations. (*Pending receipt of official transcripts and verification of experience.)
4. Personnel Contracts--
1) Contract for Services - C. Klein
That the Contract for Services between the District and Claire Klein, LH Musical Accompanist, for the 2013-14 school year in an amount not to exceed
$2,000 be approved as submitted.
2) Contract for Services - C. Maloney
That the Contract for Services between the District and Catherine Maloney, Elementary Musical Producer, LH for the 2013-14 school year in the amount of
$2,000 be approved as submitted.
3) Contract for Services - C. McKee
That the Contract for Services between the District and Christopher McKee, Elementary Musical Director, LH for the 2013-14 school year in the amount of
$6,000 be approved as submitted.
4) Contract for Services - C. McKee
That the Contract for Services between the District and Christopher McKee, Elementary Musical Accompanist, WS for the 2013-14 in an amount not to exceed $825 be approved as submitted.
X. Business Recommendations-- A. Donations--
1. Donation - GPFA
Be it Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the donation of $7,000.00 from the Goosehill Parent-Faculty Association (GPFA) to be used to create a Reading Space in the courtyard hallway just outside of the cafeteria.
2. Donation - LHSPTG
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept a generous donation of a new Art Kiln, at a cost of approximately $2,900, from the Lloyd Harbor School PTG.
B. Health Services Contract-- 1. Health Services - Jericho
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the contract with Jericho UFSD for health services for 5 students attending private schools in the 2013/14 school year.
2. Health Services - Syosset School District
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the contract for Health Services with Syosset Central School District for 10 students attending private schools during the 2013/14 school year.
C. Claims Auditor's Reports-- 1. Claims Audit Reports
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the Claims Auditor’s reports for warrants, with exceptions and notes as reported, for reports dated November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20, 2013.
XI. Special Education Reports-- 1. Contract
Be it Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District hereby approves the terms and conditions of the following contract between the District and the following agencies or independent providers:
Dr. Charles Keith
South Huntington UFSD XII. Other Matters--
1. 2014-2015 New High School Course Offerings
Be it Resolved that the Board of Education approve the following new courses for the High School:
Theatre Workshop Music In Film
Introduction to Animation Latin: Language and Culture Personal Finance
Career Planning Xtreme Intern 2. 2014-2015 Calendar
Be it Resolved, that the Board of Education adopt the attached calendar for the 2014- 2015 school year.
3. Model UN Field Trip
Be it Resolved, that the Board of Education approve a trip to Philadelphia for the Model UN Club from January 30, 2014 to Sunday, February 2, 2014.
XIII. Financial Reports and Recommendations-- A. Financial Reports and Information--
1. Trial Balances - November 2013 2. Treasurer's Reports - November 2013 3. Revenue Status Reports - November 2013 4. Budget Transfers - November 2013
5. Appropriation Status Reports - November 2013 B. Facilities Update - Mr. Mark Margolies--
1. 2014 Capital Reserve Program Presentation
2014 Capital Reserve Program - Dr. Bernhard and Mr. Margolies XIV. Adjournment--